Portrait of Ismail, The Persian Ambassador of the Persian Shah Tahmasp I by Melchior Lorichs

Portrait of Ismail, The Persian Ambassador of the Persian Shah Tahmasp I 1562

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drawing, print, paper, engraving

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portrait

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drawing

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print

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paper

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ancient-mediterranean

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portrait drawing

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islamic-art

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engraving

Dimensions: 370 × 292 mm (image/plate/sheet)

Copyright: Public Domain

Melchior Lorichs created this print, "Portrait of Ismail, The Persian Ambassador of the Persian Shah Tahmasp I," capturing a moment of cultural exchange and representation. This image speaks to the complex relationships between the Ottoman Empire and Europe during a period of expanding global interactions. As an ambassador, Ismail was a figure of diplomacy, embodying the intersection of political power and cultural identity. The intricate details of his turban and dress emphasize his status, yet also mark him as 'other' within a European context. How does Lorichs negotiate the visual representation of a powerful foreign figure? What does it mean to portray Ismail with such detail, and how does this portrait contribute to the European understanding—or misunderstanding—of Persian identity and power?

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